Ksamil & the islets
The headline image of the Albanian Riviera — turquoise water, white sand, three swimmable islets. Visit in June or September to skip the worst of the crowds.
Himarë: Livadhi, Llamani, Filikuri
Quieter than Ksamil. Livadhi has the best beach bars, Llamani the cleanest swim, Filikuri only reachable by boat.
Dhërmi & Drymades
Long pebble beach with sunbeds, beach clubs and the country's best beachfront party scene in late summer.
Gjipe Beach (the secret one)
Hidden between Dhërmi and Vuno at the end of a 25-minute walk down a dry canyon. Bring water and shade.
Up north: Velipojë & Cape of Rodon
Long sandy beaches near Shkodër and Durrës — flatter, family-friendly, easier to reach.
From the road
Practical tips
- → Most beaches charge €5–15 per day for two sunbeds and an umbrella.
- → Bring water shoes — many beaches are pebbles.
- → Boat trips from Himarë or Sarandë are the easiest way to bag five beaches in one day.
